Buckinghamshire / Buckinghamshire 11+
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG
Burnham Grammar School
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A selective co-educational grammar school in Slough, Buckinghamshire, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,271 pupils on roll.
At a glance
At a glance
A selective co-educational grammar school in Slough, Buckinghamshire, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 1,271 pupils on roll. Families looking at Slough, Buckinghamshire will usually see Burnham Grammar School as a selective option for boys and girls aged 11-18, with sixth form continuing the academic journey on the same site. Current published roll and admissions data point to around 1,271 pupils on roll and 180 Year 7 places.
For parents thinking about the 11+, the admissions picture is one of the clearest differentiators here. The current route includes GL Assessment, with 180 places available in Year 7 and demand that currently looks high by grammar-school standards. Catchment or distance rules still matter at allocation stage, so this is the kind of school where families need to read the admissions policy carefully rather than rely on headline scores alone.
On current official measures, the school offers a clear academic profile for parents to weigh up. The latest published Ofsted judgement is Good. Recent official performance measures show Progress 8 at 0.70 and Attainment 8 at 69.9. 94.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths in the latest stored GCSE figures. In the sixth form, 27.8% of entries were awarded AAB or better at A level. Destinations data also suggest strong progression after sixth form, with 79% moving into higher education.
Published school information highlights facilities such as Library. For many parents, the presence of a sixth form is part of the attraction, because it gives able pupils the option to stay in a familiar academic setting through to A level. Burnham Grammar School is likely to appeal most to families who want strong academic expectations but also need the practical details, culture, and selective route to line up sensibly.
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Buckinghamshire and England.
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Buckinghamshire and England.
Latest 2024/25 Year 11 destination mix compared with Buckinghamshire and England.
A school-specific 2027 admissions policy and contact route are available, but Buckinghamshire Council coordinates the transfer-testing timetable, the main application process, and the appeals guidance for Year 7 entry.
A defined catchment area applies. Families must normally be living in catchment from 1 September 2026, and the Buckinghamshire postcode checker and map are the relevant boundary tools.
Looked after and previously looked after children
Highest priority goes to looked after and previously looked after children who qualify for grammar school entry.
Reserved lower-score places
Up to six places may go to eligible looked after or previously looked after children from anywhere, or to catchment pupil premium children scoring 115 to 120, as set out in the policy.
Catchment pupil premium children
Qualified pupil premium children living in catchment are considered before the general catchment and out-of-catchment groups.
Sibling priorities
Current siblings are ranked ahead of previous siblings.
Exceptional medical or social need
Children with exceptional medical or social needs are considered in the published criterion order.
Qualified children of staff
Qualified children of staff are given priority under the policy's staffing criterion.
age-standardised to ensure children are placed on an equal footing regardless of when their birthday falls in the year.
This school uses the shared Buckinghamshire consortium route. The consortium page brings together the common test format, key dates and official papers used across that route.
Open Buckinghamshire guidePaper 1
VR, NVR, Maths
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
Two multiple-choice papers taken on the same day assess verbal, non-verbal, and mathematical skills.
Maths, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning are included in the published format.
English, Science and Creative writing are not listed in the current published format.
Maths
Verbal reasoning
Two multiple-choice papers taken on the same day assess verbal, non-verbal, and mathematical skills.
Non-verbal reasoning
Two multiple-choice papers taken on the same day assess verbal, non-verbal, and mathematical skills.
English
Science
Creative writing
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Registration closes
2 June 2026
Test invitations sent
7 August 2026
Practice test
8 September 2026
Transfer test
10 September 2026
Results released
9 October 2026
CAF deadline
31 October 2026
Offer day
1 March 2027
Read the Burnham policy and Buckinghamshire testing guidance
Check the school policy and the Buckinghamshire Council transfer testing guidance before you register.
Open admissionsRegister for the Secondary Transfer Test
Buckinghamshire Council opens registration on 1 May 2026 and closes it at 3pm on 2 June 2026.
Open test guidancePrepare for the practice and transfer tests
The practice test is on 8 September 2026 and the main transfer test is on 10 September 2026.
Open familiarisation bookletSubmit your Common Application Form
List Burnham Grammar School on your CAF by 31 October 2026 after your child receives the test result.
Open Buckinghamshire guidanceSend any supporting evidence to the school
Provide any pupil premium, staff, or exceptional medical or social evidence to Burnham Grammar using the school's published admissions route.
Open school admissionsLatest official destinations data currently covers 2022/23 study leavers.
Recent trend
This follows the school's published overall GCSE score across the subjects pupils take. Higher is better.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 74.8 | 74.2 | 49.4 |
| 2022/23 | 70 | 71.8 | 47.0 |
| 2023/24 | 69.9 | 72.1 | 46.7 |
| 2024/25 | 70.1 | 72.3 | 46.8 |
Recent trend
This follows the published average A-level result for the school's sixth form. Higher is better.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | B+ average (42.4 points) | 44.0 points | 37.5 points |
| 2022/23 | B- average (38.2 points) | 40.5 points | 33.7 points |
| 2023/24 | B average (40.4 points) | 41.3 points | 34.5 points |
| 2024/25 | B average (40.8 points) | 41.8 points | 35.0 points |
Recent trend
This follows the share of pupils moving into a sustained destination after Year 11, such as education, apprenticeships, or employment.
| Year | This school | Grammar schools | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 98% | 99.1% | 94.1% |
| 2022/23 | 100% | 98.9% | 93.9% |
| 2023/24 | 99% | 99.0% | 93.3% |
| 2024/25 | 98% | 97.8% | 91.4% |
Latest year breakdown
| In education | 97% |
|---|---|
| In apprenticeships | 1% |
| In employment | 0% |
Latest inspection: 7 December 2022
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FAQ
Burnham Grammar School currently uses GL Assessment.
1. Read the Burnham policy and Buckinghamshire testing guidance: Check the school policy and the Buckinghamshire Council transfer testing guidance before you register. 2. Register for the Secondary Transfer Test: Buckinghamshire Council opens registration on 1 May 2026 and closes it at 3pm on 2 June 2026. 3. Prepare for the practice and transfer tests: The practice test is on 8 September 2026 and the main transfer test is on 10 September 2026. 4. Submit your Common Application Form: List Burnham Grammar School on your CAF by 31 October 2026 after your child receives the test result. 5. Send any supporting evidence to the school: Provide any pupil premium, staff, or exceptional medical or social evidence to Burnham Grammar using the school's published admissions route.
Registration opens: 1 May 2026. Registration closes: 2 June 2026. Test invitations sent: 7 August 2026. Practice test: 8 September 2026. Transfer test: 10 September 2026. Results released: 9 October 2026. CAF deadline: 31 October 2026. Offer day: 1 March 2027
Burnham Grammar School is currently rated Good following the latest published inspection dated 7 December 2022.